ATLANTA (August 6, 2019) | Sen. Brian Strickland (R – McDonough) will host a town hall meeting with Sen. Emanuel Jones (D – Decatur) at the Merle Manders Conference Center in Stockbridge on Tuesday, August 13. Sen. Strickland will provide an update on issues discussed during the 2019 legislative session and address any questions or concerns from citizens. Continue reading “Sen. Brian Strickland to Host Town Hall Meeting”
Sen. Matt Brass to Host GA CATT Signing Ceremony at State Capitol
ATLANTA (August 6, 2019) | Sen. Matt Brass (R – Newnan) will host a signing ceremony for the 4th cohort apprentices of the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) at the state Capitol tomorrow, August 7, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Continue reading “Sen. Matt Brass to Host GA CATT Signing Ceremony at State Capitol”
Sen. Bruce Thompson to Host Town Hall
ATLANTA (June 4, 2019) | Sen. Bruce Thompson (R – White) will host a town hall, including a meet and greet portion, event on Monday, June 10, 2019, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Canton, Georgia. The event will be split up into two portions and Sen. Thompson will provide an update on the 2019 Legislative Session. The public is encourage to attend the event. Continue reading “Sen. Bruce Thompson to Host Town Hall”
Sen. Lester Jackson to Address Savannah State University National Alumni Association on SB 278
ATLANTA (May 3, 2019) | Sen. Lester Jackson (D – Savannah) will address the Savannah State University National Alumni Association regarding Senate Bill 278 at their Annual May Meeting on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Continue reading “Sen. Lester Jackson to Address Savannah State University National Alumni Association on SB 278”
Broadband Expansion Among Bills to be Signed Today
ATLANTA (April 26, 2019) | Today, April 26, Governor Kemp will sign Senate Bills 2, 17, 66 and 79, sponsored by Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), as well as House Bill 454 which was carried in the Senate by Sen. Gooch. Senate Bills 2, 17 and 66 address expanding access to broadband, SB 79 removes the word “mechanical” from the phrase “mechanical multiple message signs” in current law regarding messaging signs on Georgia roads to reduce distractions for drivers and HB 454 outlines restrictions on and use of electric assisted bicycles.
WHAT: Signing of Senate Bills 2, 17, 66, 79 and House Bill 454
WHO: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2019
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The University of North Georgia – Library Technology Center, Third Floor
122 Thompson Cir SW
Dahlonega, GA 30597
For the full text of Senate Bill 2, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/2
For the full text of Senate Bill 17, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/17
For the full text of Senate Bill 66, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/66
For the full text of Senate Bill 79, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20192020/SB/79
For the full text of House Bill 454, follow this link: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HB/454
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For Immediate Release:
April 26, 2019
Annie Wimbush, Communications Associate
annie.wimbush@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028